Light up the Knight - Night of 3200s
- Date
- July 22, 2026
- Location
- 520 W Main St, Rockaway, NJ
- Distance
- 1 Mile · Other
- Price
- $5–$25
From the Organizer
The Light up the Knight meet is a community based event hosted at the historic Morris Hills Track featuring their brand new state of the art track. From weekend warriors, to youth runners, Light up the Knight is the perfect way to break up your summer training and test your limits at the 3200m distance on the track!
We will have music and snacks! Free Ice Cream and Ice Pops for all youth runners!
Meet Start Time: 7:15pm
Your registration helps the Morris Hills Spiked Shoe Club support student-athletes with equipment, meet expenses, and a positive team experience.
We are offering four events:
100 Meter - Ages 1 - 6 Free Fun Run (Sign up Day Of)
400 Meter - Ages 1 - 6 (Mixed Gender Heats)
1600 Meter - Ages 7 - 14 (Mixed Gender Heats)
3200 Meter High School/Adult (Mixed Gender Heats)
Entry Fees:
400 Meters - $5 early entry fee through 6/30/26, late entry is $10 with online signup closing on 7/17/26 (late entries may not receive a t-shirt).
1600 & 3200 - $25 early entry fee through 6/30/26, late entry is $35 with online signup closing on 7/17/26 (late entries may not receive a t-shirt).
Tentative Schedule
7:15 - 100m Free Fun Run
7:30 - Youth 400m Fun Run
7:45 - 1600m
8:15 - 3200m HS/Adult
** All events will be mixed Gender
** Athletes will compete unattached
**Youth runners are allowed to run the 3200 as well.
** T shirt customization will be awarded to winners of each Heat for both genders courtesy of Gary Shirts Co.
Any questions please email mjdigennaro@mhrd.org
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
85°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Boonton 1 Se, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Rockaway, NJ
City Elevation
753 ft
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 24 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- Light up the Knight - Night of 3200s
- Date
- July 22, 2026
- Location
- 520 W Main St, Rockaway, NJ
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Light up the Knight - Night of 3200s?
- Light up the Knight - Night of 3200s is a running race held in Rockaway, New Jersey on July 22, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Light up the Knight - Night of 3200s?
- Wednesday, July 22, 2026 in Rockaway, New Jersey at 520 W Main St. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Light up the Knight - Night of 3200s?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Light up the Knight - Night of 3200s
Jul 22, 2026